Rest Easy Dear Friend - BlasterBob has passed away

[theGinsue]

Friends,

It is with as especially heavy heart that I need to tell you that one of our long-time and treasured members, BlasterBob has passed away.

Bob would have been 88 on today so the site sent the automated birthday message wishing him a Happy Birthday. Bob's wife Janet was kind enough to reply and let us know that Bob's on & off battle with cancer finally defeated him and he passed away on November 2nd.

While I only got to meet Bob in person once - at a gun show in Pueblo before he moved to Illinois, I know many members here knew him much better that I did. What I know of him more than anything is that he was a true gentleman.

BlasterBob gave so much to this community and I hope that he felt he got as much back from all of us.

I'd like to encourage all of our members that knew or interacted with Bob to share any memories you have of him here. Perhaps Bob's family will drop in and read about the impact he made on all of us.




This is Bob?s wife replying. I want you to know that Bob passed away Nov 2nd after another battle with cancer. He enjoyed your group and would appreciate you thinking of him on his birthday. I thank you for him. His obituary was in the Mason Funeral Home, Metamora, Il site if anyone is interested in it. He wrote it himself.
Janet

Bob's Obituary (https://www.masonfuneralhomes.com/obituary/ElmerBob-Hawbaker)

BlasterBob's Profile



(https://www.ar-15.co/members/3065-BlasterBob)

[beast556]

RIP Bob

[rfenster]

Rest in peace.

[APEXgunparts]

When Bob was doing the local gun shows I some times was set up near him.
We always visited for a while, I enjoyed talking to Bob.
I haven't seen him in years as he moved to Trinidad, then eventually out of state.
He did message every so often looking for a part or asking some question.
I didn't know of his fight with cancer, it just never came up.
He will be missed.

Richard

[FoxtArt]

I was always deeply impressed with his attitude and abilities. He will be missed.
Thank you for the update Ginsue.

[StagLefty]

R.I.P. Bob. I'll miss your posts !!!

[BPTactical]

Rest easy Bob.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge

[10x]

I am so sorry to hear this. RIP

[Mykidsdad]

R.I.P. And condolences to his friends and family

[Bailey Guns]

Sounds like Bob had a good run. I never met him but enjoyed his posts. Maybe we'll meet on the other side...

[buffalobo]

Bob was a giant IMO, he gave me some great insight to living life with cancer and some good advice in dealing with my dad's battle with cancer.

Steady on Bob, you will be missed.

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[3beansalad]

A well lived life is a reward in itself. RIP Bob.

[sellersm]

Was wondering about him, thanks for the update Ginsue! Condolences to his family. His legacy here stands as a monument to his life.


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[zteknik]

Unfortunately I never had the opportunity to meet him in person, but i enjoyed his wisdom in many posts. He will be missed. Rest well friend.

[JoeRoss]

I miss him.
RIP

[Sawin]

Thank you for letting us know, Ginsue! Rest in Peace, Bob. I know that you are already widely missed!

[SouthPaw]

RIP friend!

[Ah Pook]

Truly sad news. Never had the pleasure of meeting him. We did DM back and forth occasionally. Alway like his wit and wisdom.

Via Con Dios friend. [blaster]

[TEAMRICO]

I too got to meet him once at a show years ago. I still remember meeting him to this day.

[TFOGGER]

Fair winds and following seas, Bob!

[scratchy]

Rest in peace, Bob.

[Skully]

RIP [Cry]

[Great-Kazoo]

Sad to hear. RIP Bob.

[brutal]

RIP Bob.

[Delfuego]

Sad news for sure. Thanks for letting us know.

[Joe_K]

RIP Bob.

[Dlesh123]

I did buy some ammo from him, so got to meet him in Pueblo in person. Was great to do business with and also enjoyed his posts. I still have some of that ammo, may have to go out and shoot a few rounds in his memory. RIP Bob.

[sniper7]

RIP Bob,
Always enjoyed his presence here!